In this lesson from Clean Chord Switching in 7 Days, Dan shows you an essential technique that will strengthen your muscle memory for chord changes. It’s called the wiggle and it’ll change your life for the better.
Dan Kalisher
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Dan is an expert session guitarist, pedal steel player, and producer who’ll help you become a more confident rhythm and lead guitarist.
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Dan helps beginner guitarists build confidence with practical instruction rooted in real-world playing experience. His series of Challenges will help you overcome the most common hurdles that guitarists face in the early stages of their guitar journey.
- Learn the essentials of lead guitar
- Improve your strumming skills
- Polish your rhythm playing
- Lock in with the groove
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Clean Chord Switching in 7 Days
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Improve Your Strumming in 7 Days
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Lead for Beginners in 7 Days
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Meet your mentor
Dan Kalisher
Dan is an LA-based guitarist, pedal steel player, and producer who has toured and recorded with artists including Noah Cyrus, Grace Potter, and Megan & Liz. He’s also performed on major TV shows like American Idol, The Tonight Show, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
In addition to running his own studio, The White Rose, where he produces and records original music, Dan’s work has earned more than 25 TV and film placements across networks including ABC, NBC, and MTV. An experienced instructor, he’s been guiding guitarists in their learning journeys since 2005 and works as a Guitar Coach here at Pickup Music.
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